A/N: SO... There are over 400 views! You people are amazing and I love all of you... just not on a personal level... maybe... O.o
Anyway, in this chapter we get introduced to new character Yuki, and the annual school dance. Um... yeah... Okay, I have a question for anybody who's reading this: What do you think happens next? Honestly, I'd love to hear your ideas. I have quite a bit of the story already written, however I like to know how my readers interpret it as well. So anyway, read, then review (in that order is usually most effective) and enjoy! :)
OH an I don't own Ouran.
After dinner the twins went home. Dad has, apparently, turned the guest bedroom into a room for Kyle. He didn't like being alone, though, and only 10 minutes after Mum tucked him in, I find him in my room.
"I heard something outside my window." He says, looking embarrassed. "There's nothing to be afraid of outside-or inside, for that matter." He doesn't seem to believe me. "I can prove it to you." I say, and he seems intrigued, but still skeptical.
As soon as we step out into the garden, the lights come on. Several lights, in the trees, in the bushes, around the fountain. Kyle's eyes light up. "It's so pretty!" He says, and I nod. "It is only like this at night." Kyle runs around the garden, inspecting every little thing.I used to love it, too, when we first moved here. "So, do you like it here?" I ask him. "It's nice... but it's different." He says, but quickly adds, "Not the garden or anything, but Japan in general." I nod, "I understand. When we first moved to Japan, it was hard for me too. It is a lot different from where I was born." He looks at me strangely. "So, you were not born in Japan either? So we are similar?" I nod. "You will find that everyone has at least one thing in common, that's how you make friends." He looks as if he's thinking hard on this. "Your friends-that were at dinner-you said they were in your class. At school? The only school I've been to was the small 'Foster school'. It was like a homeschooling, only about 5 people a class. Only people in foster care could attend." He looks sort of sad at this. "Well, now you can (sort of) go to the same school as me: Ouran Academy. Except I will be in the High School, and you will be in the elementary school." He nods, understanding. He still seems to be deep in thought. "Come on, let's get to bed."
The next morning, I have to walk Kyle to his class, which Hikaru is helping me with. I didn't go to Ouran for elementary, so I don't know where the classes are. Both twins had wanted to come, since it is apparently the same classroom they had in elementary, but I needed Kaoru to cover for me at the product stand. Hikaru, Kyle, and I walk into the classroom and to the teacher. She says something to Hikaru like, 'good to see you again', but I'm not really paying attention to that. I do notice that Hikaru looks annoyed, and kind of upset. She probably mistook him for Kaoru. I walk up to her with Kyle following shyly behind. "This is Kyle, he is your newest student." I introduce him. "Who are you to be missing class right now?" The teacher asks. "I'm Aislin his...sister." The teacher nods, then looks to Hikaru. "She's new too, and didn't know where the class was." The teacher doesn't seem to believe him, but doesn't say anything.
"I didn't know that class had already started." Hikaru says as we head to our class. "Must've taken us longer than expected." I reply. "Wouldn't have if that kid wasn't so slow." He says harshly. "He was nervous! Besides, it's better to be out of class longer, right? We have hall passes." I show him the hall pass that the office people gave us. He nods and we continue to the high school.
When we get to the high school, we see posters for some dance posted everywhere. "We have this icebreaker dance every year, even though everyone already knows each other." He shrugs. 'It's not mandatory, so not many people go." He shrugs. "You would think that more people would go, even if it's the same thing every year." I wonder aloud. "Well, to go you need a date. That normally wouldn't be a problem, except for clubs like the Host Club. We don't pick favorites by asking only a certain girl to the dance, so we just don't go." I nod. "I guess that makes sense, but do people really care that much about the Host Club?" I ask. "Well, we're kind of a big deal around here." I roll my eyes. "That didn't affect your ego at all, huh?" I say sarcastically.
We get to class and I can already hear the social butterflies buzzing about the dance. The girls are mostly talking about how they wish the Host Club would be in attendance, and the boys mostly talking about how they don't want to go. We sit down in our seats after giving the hall pass to the teacher.
We have to go work on selling our products during class, as it is due tomorrow. Tomorrow we will present our product, and how well it did. Kaoru and I are walking to meet Honey and Mori at the stand, when somebody grabs me by the arm. "Huh?" I turn around to face whoever it was, and Kaoru notices and turns as well. "Reid... Aislin?" The boy who now commands my attention asks. He looks to be maybe a second year, he's pretty tall, black hair, and I think his eyes are green. He's hesitating in talking, so I have the time to notice all this. "I am Yuki," He starts, he seems nervous. "and I was wondering, if you don't already have a date, uhm... if you would go with me, to the dance?" He smiles sort of shyly. I will admit that he does look pretty cute, and I would probably feel bad if I rejected him. I can see Kaoru looking kind of conflicted standing off to the side. Yuki looks to Kaoru nervously, then back to me. "Um... sure, I'll go with you." I say, smiling.
As soon as we are alone and walking to the stand Kaoru stops walking. "Something wrong?" I ask and he gives me a mean look. "Yes, why are you going to the dance with him?" He says the word 'him' offensively. "What, are you jealous or something?" I ask, slightly sarcastically. "What? Of course not! I just feel bad for him, is all." He replies defensively, and... is he blushing? Huh. "Besides, he doesn't look that bad, either. Better than some people around here." I reply. "Yeah, well he's a jerk." Kaoru says, turning like he's going to start walking again, but he doesn't. Is he worried about me? Why would he be? "He seemed nice enough. You're just being unfair." He looks at me, looking concerned, before leaving. "Don't say I didn't warn you." He says as he walks off.
I walk back to the stand slower than Kaoru did. I wonder why he was acting so strange? He usually seems very calm and collected, and ration, as well. I don't understand why he was acting this way. Was he actually jealous? I don't think so. Does he really believe that this Yuki is really that bad a person? That's more likely, but I don't see why.
When I get to the stand, there's an awkward atmosphere. Immediately Honey pulls me to the side. "Do you know if Kao-chan is in a bad mood about something? It seems bad, did Hika-chan do something?" He asks, concerned. "Well, I don't think it was a problem with Hikaru. They were on good terms last time I saw them." Honey nods and goes back to work the stand, but I catch Mori staring at me. "You know more than you let on." He says confidently, and now I feel bad. "Kaoru is upset with me. He got mad when some guy asked me to the dance and I accepted." Mori just stares for a moment, like he's thinking. "Maybe he was right, Kaoru, I wouldn't react that way without reason." He says. "Well, what was I supposed to say, 'no'? I don't know anyone here, he's probably the only guy that would ask me." Now I'm the one acting defensive, but I don't know why.
Mori and I go back to the stand, where me and Kaoru are purposely left to work it alone. Honey made some excuse to leave, but I know that he and Mori are only under that tree behind the stand. In fact, they're probably eavesdropping. It is very awkward. "Mori knows him." Kaoru ventures. "That Yuki guy, he's in the kendo club." Suddenly Mori and Honey are back from whatever they were doing (A.K.A their excuse) "It was him?" Mori asks as he walks in, giving me the 'you-were-wrong' look. "I thought he had a girlfriend?" Honey asks, confused. "Apparently not." Is Mori's response. Mori suddenly looks more serious than before, and turns to Kaoru. "You already know this, but you were unfair to Aislin. How was she to know any of this?" Kaoru does look a little ashamed. "She was being a nice person to accept his offer, which is the same reason she can't take it back." Kaoru is about to respond when the bell rings to go to class.
We have only enough time in class to gather our things before we go home, so that is all we do. "Aislin." Kaoru walks up to me. "I'm sorry, I wasn't being fair to you, and I guess I sort of overreacted." He apologizes. "What happened?" Hikaru asks, confused, but he is ignored. "It's okay, Kaoru, I guess you were just looking out for me. I shouldn't have gotten offended by that." Hikaru looks even more confused, and probably upset about being ignored. "Well, that's what friends do." Kaoru says before turning to Hikaru. "I just overreacted to Aislin's date to the dance." Hikaru looks even more surprised than before. "Aislin got a date to the dance?"
"Oh, ha ha." I say, rolling my eyes. "So, who is it?" Hikaru asks curiously. "That 2nd year in the kendo club." Hikaru thinks for a moment. "The jerky one?" Kaoru nods. Hikaru has the same look that Kaoru did before, before I answered Yuki's question. "Oh." Well, I was prepared to get yelled at again, but I guess not. Did something happen? It seems like the twins must've switched places on me. Isn't Kaoru usually better at keeping calm, not Hikaru?
The bell rings to go home, so I go to pick up Kyle. When I get to his class, he is still talking to some other kids in his class. "Hey, Kyle!" I call him and he comes over. "You made friends, I take it?" He nods hesitantly. "That's nice." We walk over to where our driver is waiting, and go home. I get the feeling that there's something he's not telling me, but I don't pry.
When we get home, Mum and Dad are anxiously waiting. "How was your first day?" They ask Kyle.
"It was fine."
"Did you make friends?"
"Yeah, some."
"How was your day, Aislin?"
"Well, there's going to be a dance soon."
"Oh, really! Are you going?" Mom asks excitedly. "Yeah." I respond. "Ooh, I have the perfect dress! What is your date wearing-You do have a date, right?" She asks carefully. "Yes, I do." I reply. "Who? Do I know him? What's his name? How long have you known him?-" Dad pretty much explodes with questions, luckily Mom interrupts him. "Leave her alone! Just remember, it doesn't matter so long as Aislin is happy." Dad goes on to say something about being 'too happy' but I don't pay attention.
I notice that Kyle has slipped away while Dad was flipping out, so I follow his lead. I go to my room and work on my homework. I think about everyone's behavior today- it's been pretty strange. Starting with the guy that asked me out. He seemed so nice, and kind of timid. And yet, everyone says he's a total jerk. I don't understand that, did we meet two different people? Even Honey and Mori agreed that he was a bad person. I wonder if I should've paid more attention to their warnings. I really hope that Kaoru really was just over-reacting, and not right.
Speaking of which, the twins were also acting strange today. Kaoru was acting pretty rude and defensive, while Hikaru was calm. It seems like they usually act the opposite. I wonder what the cause for such a change would be. I think about this as I drift off to sleep.